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Selection for persistence of endophyte‐free meadow fescue under intensive grazing versus frequent mowing

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
Cattle grazing meadow fescue pasture in remnant oak savanna near Fennimore, Wisconsin. Abstract Background Meadow fescue (Schedonorus pratensis (Huds.) P. Beauv.) is highly adapted to managed rotational grazing systems with sufficient rest periods to promote regrowth and sward longevity.
Michael D. Casler
wiley   +1 more source

No-till Farming in the Agroecological Management Approach

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
The intensive use of natural resources such as water and soil through conventional planting systems can cause major problems such as increased water erosion, loss of nutrients, phytosanitary problems and high production costs. Given this, it is important to adopt measures that minimize problems and increase the sustainability of production systems ...
Vinicius de Souza Oliveira, Johnatan Jair de Paula Marchiori, Lusiane de Sousa Ferreira, Sara Dousseau-Arantes, Anderson Mathias Holtz, Filipe Garcia Holtz, Tatiane Cristovam Ferreira, Gustavo Pazolini Stein, Marcos Delboni Scárdua, Bruno Silva Bruni, Selma Garcia Holtz   +10 more
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Integrated grain storage - technology transfer for organic farming [PDF]

, 2001
The attached document is the final report of the Defra Project OF0176. Demand for organic grain continues to grow and currently in the UK much has to be imported to satisfy the market.
Anon
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Impacts of tillage on soil properties and interactions with drainage when reseeding permanent pasture

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
Effect of three‐way interaction between soil tillage, drainage and depths on soil properties in reseeded pastures. Abstract Background Grassland reseeding typically requires intensive tillage. This disrupts soil nutrient dynamics, especially under varying drainage conditions. Methods This study evaluated the combined effects of tillage legacy, drainage
Tersur T. Akpensuen, Charlie Morten, Andrew Mead, Martin S. A. Blackwell, Jonathan Storkey, M. Jordana Rivero   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Organic agriculture: opportunities and challenges [PDF]

, 2006
The organic movement may have gained a place in the spotlight of the mainstream media now, but it has not been like that for long. Since the 1950s, organic farmers operating at a grass roots level have devised, tested and shared production methods.
Kristiansen, P., Reganold, J., Taji, A.
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Transforming Agricultural Water Management Through the Water–Energy–Food Nexus: Trends, Opportunities, Barriers and Solutions

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Agricultural water management (AWM) is increasingly transitioning towards transformative thinking, where interconnected sectors, including water, energy and food, are managed holistically. Trends point towards cross‐sectoral and harmonised strategies to optimise water use efficiency and productivity, integrate renewable energy, promote ...
Luxon Nhamo, Cuthbert Taguta, Sylvester Mpandeli, Tinashe Dirwai, Stanley Liphadzi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Report on the evaluation of the pilot case studies (= Deliverable D4 of the Project European Information System for Organic Markets, QLK5-2002-02400), including Annex 1: National working papers on pilot applications (DCPS) in eight European countries and Annex 2 Guidelines on evaluating pilot applications (DCPS) in eight European Countries [PDF]

, 2005
The current situation of market information systems on organic farming in Europe shows a substantial lack of information. Although previous EU-research projects such as OFCAP (FAIR3-CT96-1794) and OMIaRD (QLK5-2000-01124) have shown that regional or ...
Gleirscher, Norbert, Schermer, Markus, Wroblewska, Marta, Zakowska-Biemans, Sylvia   +3 more
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Towards Water, Food and Energy Security: The Global Challenges and Possible Solutions for a Holistic Vision of Sustainability

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This invited paper gives an overview of the challenges the world is facing and offers a possible solution for water and food security within the holistic integrated concept of the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus. The paper summarizes the experience the author gained through working on various research projects at national and international ...
Ragab Ragab
wiley   +1 more source

Finding Balance: Agricultural Residues, Ethanol, and the Environment [PDF]

, 2008
Outlines the environmental impact of using wheat straw or corn stover for ethanol production. Makes policy recommendations for ensuring the adoption of best management practices such as no-till production, cover crops, and precision fertilizer ...
Liz Marshall, Zachary Sugg
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Borax Promotes Fertility of Brassica napus Better Than Other Boron Species at Suboptimal Supply

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Continuous and sufficient boron (B) supply is essential for achieving maximum yield in Brassica napus. Increasing incidences of environmental water limitation are linked to reduced plant B availability and increased B deficiencies.
Jiline B. Tölle, Thomas D. Alcock, Gerd Patrick Bienert   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source